On Friday, Nov. 9, I attended one of the best symphony concerts right here in Adrian at Dawson Auditorium and every single person who enjoys listening to music should have been there.

How many times have several of us traveled to Ann Arbor, Toledo or Detroit to hear fantastic music and would pay an arm and a leg to get there? Goodness, we even pay big bucks to travel to Las Vegas to see a live musical performance or hear someone famous sing when, people, we have it right here in our own back yard!

Along with this concert was an additional treat, singer Helen Welch. She and the Adrian Symphony Orchestra entertained the audience beyond any entertainment I have seen in bigger cities. Again, this is in our own back yard and we need to recognize this for what it is … a very talented group of musicians and one very talented man heading this group, John Thomas Dodson.

What has to be done so the people in Lenawee County and surrounding counties are aware of what we have? You have to understand, I am a person who thoroughly enjoys listening to good music but truly cannot carry a tune. But know what I enjoy hearing and the Adrian Symphony Orchestra is something I enjoy listening to, and I know you would also.

As an interested listener to good music, I am writing this letter to let everyone know if you are not attending these concerts you are truly missing out on something great right here in Adrian!